--- title: Mattress Bags and Cartons at O'Brien's Sparks Counter url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/mattress-bags-and-cartons/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Professional packing services](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/) - [Moving boxes and packing supplies at our Sparks counter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/) - Mattress bags and cartons at O'Brien's Sparks counter # Mattress bags and cartons for beds A mattress bag is a heavy plastic cover, and a mattress carton is a flat-pack telescoping box, and both keep a bed clean on a move; O'Brien's carries packing supplies at the Sparks office. The free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes to use on the rest of the bedroom. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) A mattress is large, awkward and absorbent. It picks up dust in a truck, dirt on a driveway and moisture in a warehouse if it goes unprotected. Covering it takes five minutes, and it matters most for a mattress headed to storage, where it may sit for months. Here is how the bag and the carton differ, and how to use each one. ## At a glance - Bag for a short local move, carton for storage - Sized to twin, full, queen, king or crib - Seal every seam against dust and damp - Supplies at the Sparks office, 2277 Glendale Ave ## Bag or carton A mattress bag is a thick plastic sleeve that slides over the mattress and seals with tape. It keeps out dirt, dust and drips, and it is the usual choice for a local move. A mattress carton is a cardboard box in two telescoping halves that encloses the mattress completely. It adds a stiff outer shell, so it suits long-distance moves and storage, where the mattress will be stacked against other goods or kept for a long time. Both come in sizes that match the bed, from a crib or twin to a king. Check the size on your mattress tag before you buy. ## Fitting a bag or carton Two people make this job easy. Clear the room first, so there is space to stand the mattress up. - Strip the bed and vacuum the mattress surface. - For a bag, stand the mattress on its side and slide the bag over the end, pulling it down evenly. - For a carton, set the base half down, lower the mattress in, and slide the top half over the mattress. - Seal all seams and the opening with wide tape, overlapping the edge of the plastic. - Write the bed and room on the side, for example GUEST ROOM QUEEN, and mark TOP. - Carry it on its side, and keep it flat only when a truck or vault is set up for it. ## Mattresses headed to storage Beds that go into vault storage are best in a sealed carton or a bag with every seam taped. O'Brien's runs full-service vault storage in its Sparks warehouse, in wooden vaults 7 ft by 7 ft by 5 ft, from $40 per month, and a protected mattress rides in a vault without picking up grit from nearby items. Read [how vault storage works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/vault-storage/) before you pack. The mattress guide at [how to pack and move a mattress](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-pack-a-mattress/) goes into the frame, the box spring and the headboard. ## Other bedroom supplies Bed frames come apart with a few bolts, so keep the hardware in a labeled bag taped to the frame. Slats and rails can be wrapped in a [moving pad](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/tape-and-moving-pads/). Pillows, linens and blankets pack easily in a [large box](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/medium-and-large-boxes/). The longer guide is [how to take apart a bed frame for moving](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-disassemble-a-bed/). ## Where to get them O'Brien's carries boxes, wrapping supplies and tape at the office in Sparks, open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, phone 775-359-6683. Standard and custom supply price sheets come on request. Your free in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes, and the [packing calculator](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/packing-calculator/) will tell you how many more the bedrooms need. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [FMCSA, Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving boxes and packing supplies at our Sparks counter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/) - [Vault storage: how 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vaults work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/vault-storage/) - [Packing calculator: how many boxes you need](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/packing-calculator/) - [How to pack and move a mattress](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-pack-a-mattress/) Boxes and supplies ## More services - [### Book and small boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter A small box, often called a book box, holds the dense things that would break a big carton, and O'Brien's carries boxes like it at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/book-and-small-boxes/) - [### Medium and large boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter Medium and large boxes carry the bulk of a home, from kitchenware to linens, and O'Brien's carries a full line of boxes at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/medium-and-large-boxes/) - [### Packing paper at O'Brien's Sparks counter Packing paper is clean, unprinted sheet paper that wraps fragile pieces and fills empty space, and O'Brien's carries packing wrap at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/packing-paper/) - [### Bubble wrap and cushioning at O'Brien's Sparks counter Bubble wrap is a sheet of trapped air pockets that absorbs bumps, and O'Brien's carries packing wrap and padding at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/bubble-wrap/) - [### Tape and moving pads at O'Brien's Sparks counter Packing tape seals a carton and moving pads protect furniture, and O'Brien's carries tape and wrapping supplies at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/tape-and-moving-pads/) - [### Dish-pack boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter A dish-pack box is a thick-walled carton made for the heaviest, most breakable things in a kitchen, and O'Brien's carries boxes like it at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/dish-pack-boxes/) Answers ## Mattress bags and cartons at O'Brien's Sparks counter questions Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Is a bag enough for a local move? Usually yes, with every seam taped. A carton adds a hard shell and is the safer choice for storage. ### Can I stack things on a boxed mattress? Lay a boxed mattress flat only if nothing heavy goes on it. Many crews carry and store beds on their sides. ### Do box springs need covers? Yes. A bag or carton keeps the fabric clean in the truck and in the vault. ### Does O'Brien's sell mattress bags? Packing supplies are sold at the Sparks office on Glendale Avenue. Call 775-359-6683 to check the counter. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing job. M Mark S. January 22, 2026 Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job. L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070